Richard Twelve Bears, ACSW

Tribe: 

Round Valley, Nisenan, Assinoboine

I am active in my Native culture as a traditional singer and a proud enrolled member of Round Valley Indian Tribe.

Title:

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Location:

Grant Union High School

Education & Training:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology, University of California, Davis

Master of Social Work, University of Michigan

Professional Interests / Specialties:

I have experience working with both children and adults in various settings that include residential treatment, child welfare and community health. My practice modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am passionate about working with teens who are at a crucial stage in their development and facing future challenges in their adult lives.

Spoken Languages

English

Boards and Affiliations:

Associate Clinical Social Worker from The California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Philosophy of Care:

I have experience working with both children and adults in various settings, including residential treatment, child welfare, and community health. My practice modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am passionate about working with teens who are at a crucial stage in their development and facing future challenges in their adult lives. I am active in my Native culture as a traditional singer and a proud enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribe.

What I love about working at SNAHC:

I love being able to interact with a diverse group of clients and appreciate SNAHC’s service model of excellence, which takes a holistic approach to serving clients by focusing on meeting the mental, physical, and emotional needs of all patients.

 

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